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Spinal Fusion C3-T1 w/Lamectomy

Hi,New to this forum. You guys are great. My husband is having Posterior Cervical Fusion and Lamectomy in four weeks. From the C3-T1. We are very scared and really don't know what to expect.I have found a bunch of stories on here where people have had 2 or 3 levels done.But not as many as my my husband is having. Any information would be greatly appreciated.Thanks so much,Debbie :??

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I think it's great that you are searching for information for your husband. I know a gentleman here, who had an accident at work and required C-3 through T-1 fusion. He was able to return to work 3 months later and what blows my mind, is that he drives 2 hours one way nearly every day to go to work. He says he's uncomfortable at times, but never complains. If I can get in touch I'll ask if he's willing to email you. He still goes to PT even 1 year post op. It has not been easy for him, but he has refused to let it take his life from him.

Just checking to see how your husband's surgery went. Mine had a c3-t1 fusion in 2006 after a failed fusion using donor bone (this after MVA in 2005). We are still struggling to find a solution to some of the symptoms he is having and the debilitating pain he has on a daily basis.